​​​Our Co-Curricular Music Program offers our students a range of instrumental and ensemble experiences. In our instrumental lesson program our professionally trained instructors offer private lessons on a rotating timetable so students do not miss the same subject each week. For specific details of the music program please consult the Music Handbook. The College also offers a range of performance opportunities in a variety of music ensembles. In ensembles, younger members develop the confidence to perform alongside and be mentored by more experienced musicians, and senior musicians have an opportunity to mentor and lead, including conducting. Opportunities are also available in student-managed rock bands supervised by staff, and in guitar ensemble, brass and percussion ensembles if developed by our instructors based on student needs and skill levels.

ENTRY

St Teresa’s offers four (4) core Music Ensembles - Concert Band, String Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble and Vocal Group. In these core ensembles students have an opportunity to apply and develop technical skills, and, to develop confidence in performing for an audience, and ensemble-mindedness, learning the self- discipline of rehearsal and relying on each other as valued members of the group. Musicians who continue to demonstrate commitment to their core ensemble are welcome to audition for extension in the STCC Stage Band (specialising in more complex traditional repertoire). Students who participate in our Instrumental Music Program are expected to apply their learning by joining the relevant core ensemble for their instrument once a basic skill level is attained.

REHEARSALS

Vocal Ensemble = Wednesday 7:00-7:50am

Concert Band = Thursday 7.00-8.20am 

Guitar Ensemble = Tuesday 7.00-8.20am 

Stage Band (audition/invitation only) = Wednesday 7.00-8.20am 

Jazz Band (audition/invitation only) = Lunch Breaks

COMMITMENT

• Being a part of a Music Ensemble at St Teresa’s is a year long commitment.
• Students are required to let the Band Ensemble Leader in advance of their absence.
  
• If a student misses more than 2 rehearsals in a term without notice they forfeit their position in the ensemble.

EVENTS

• St Teresa’s Music Night (Date TBC) 
• St Teresa’s Arts Showcase (Thursday 4th September Week 8, Term 3) 
  
• Noosa Beach Community Performance 
  
• Sunshine Coast Music Eisteddfod
  
• Local community festivals and public events
• St Teresa’s Got Talent
  
• Recording original ensemble tracks in the studio
  
  

COSTS
MUSIC LESSONS = $40/lesson (Private) 

BAND/ENSEMBLE = $50/term ​

Please contact Jessica Maker Jessica.Maker@bne.catholic.edu.au​ if you have any questions regarding Music.​

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